Ioannis "Giannis" Okkas is a retired Cypriot striker and a football manager.
10 Facts About Ioannis Okkas
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Ioannis Okkas was the captain of the National Team of Cyprus for many years and he is the 2nd leading scorer of all time just behind Michalis Konstantinou, scoring in total 27 goals for Cyprus.
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In 2000 Ioannis Okkas signed for Greek Super League club PAOK for a reported 900 million greek drachmas.
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In 2007, after trials at West Ham United and Derby County, Ioannis Okkas became the first Cypriot player to move to Spain, signing a contract with Celta Vigo.
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Ioannis Okkas was released from Omonoia, in June 2009, after confronting manager Takis Lemonis on his playing position.
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Ioannis Okkas debuted for Ermis, in an away defeat against APOEL.
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Ioannis Okkas made his competitive debut in a match against Russia, on 29 March 1997, for the 1998 World Cup qualifying stage.
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On 15 November 2006, Ioannis Okkas netted in a surprising Euro 2008 qualifier draw with giants Germany.
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Ioannis Okkas started captaining the national squad since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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At the time of his retirement Ioannis Okkas was the most capped player for Cyprus and the second all-time scorer.